WFF SME (Fires) - Senior

Applied Training Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Principal Collective Trainer specializing in the Fires WFF. This pivotal role involves developing and executing training exercises for US Army units, ensuring they are equipped with the best strategies and simulations. You will collaborate with various teams, mentor instructors, and oversee the integration of advanced simulation systems. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in military training. If you're passionate about military operations and training, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in TOC operations and MCIS skills.
• Must have effective communication skills and a secret security clearance.
• Experience as a battalion or brigade staff officer is essential.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with training units and prepare exercises for collective training.
• Mentor team members and ensure integration of LVC simulations.
• Conduct equipment inventory and manage supply requests.

Skills

TOC Operations

Effective Communication

Military Operations

Simulation Systems

Education

MEL 4 Qualification

Army Instructor Certification

Tools

Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE)

JBC-P

AFATDS

JADOCS

TAIS

AMDWS

DCGS-A

Job description

Position:

WFF SME (Fires) - Senior

Posted:

04/14/2025

Contingent upon Contract Award

Location: Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), WA

Duty Description:

Our Mission Training Complex (MTC) is seeking a Senior Principal Collective Trainer to join our team. This individual represents the Fires WFF on the MTCs Mission Command Training Team (MCTT). The team develops, designs, produces, and sustains training products and events for US Army units, providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.

The Senior Principal Collective Trainer for WFF plays a key role in collective training and exercise design. They must be a subject matter expert in the WFF warfighting function and all tasks required of the collective training team. Responsibilities include liaising with training units, preparing exercises (CPX, MCSI, MDMP, CUOPS, STAFFEXs, Working Groups, Targeting Boards), ensuring simulations meet training objectives, attending meetings, scheduling training, providing feedback reports, managing tours and VIP visits, conducting equipment inventory, and processing supply requests.

The trainer also assists with exercise design and execution, mentors team members, and ensures integration of Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) simulations within short notice. Major tasks involve Mission Command Staff Collective Training, developing products and databases for training, establishing Battle Staff Integration, overseeing the Joint Land Component Constructive Training Capability (JLCCTC), and configuring command post exercise simulations. Collaboration with other War Fighting Functions, development of training requirements, and serving as the WFF Lead for the Higher Control Cell (HICON) are also essential. The role includes training assistant instructors, maintaining Programs of Instruction, coordinating technical setups, and ensuring quality in Mission Command Systems products. Expert knowledge of CPCE, JBC-P systems, current operations, and doctrine is required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience as a battalion or brigade staff officer or BN Commander.
• Minimum of five years' experience in TOC operations and MCIS skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• US citizenship with a secret or higher security clearance.
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time.
• MEL 4 qualification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE).
• Army Instructor certification and experience with MCIS or enabling systems (JCR/JBCP, AFATDS, JADOCS, TAIS, AMDWS, DCGS-A).
• Experience with simulation systems or Army Low Overhead Tactical Trainers (ALOTT).
• Instructor certification is a plus.

Applied Training Solutions, LLC is a leading provider of simulation systems, products, and solutions to government and commercial clients. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.